Chris Stines is Planetizen's former Editor and the founder of Urban Insight, a leading digital agency. Chris has 25 years of experience in technology consulting and urban planning and has served as a consultant to public sector state, county, and local agencies, Fortune 500 private firms, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Hummer H2: A Mammoth Even Among SUVs
The H2, the newest model of the massive military Hummer is a surprise hit at $50,000, outselling SUVs from BMW, Cadillac, Lincoln and Lexus.
Why Do Europeans Care More About Architecture Than Americans?
Technology is leading architecture -- a report from the eighth International Architectural Biennale.
Holiday Review Of Architecture Books
San Francisco Chronicle's urban design writer John King reviews seven holiday architecture books.
Will The Aerotropolis Replace The Metropolis?
Airports are increasingly serving as central business districts thatattract development oriented toward air travel and air freight movement.
British Find Big-box Retailers Undermine Downtowns
The British government is questioning the rapid expansion of big retailers, such as Ikea, because they generate too much traffic and undermine established town centers.